shape vs mold

shape and mold both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
shape	Yes	No	Yes	No
mold	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, shape and mold are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of shape include determine, influence, mould, regulate.

As verbs, shape and mold are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of shape include forge, form, mould, work.

As verbs, mold is a hyponym of shape; that is, mold is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shape:

shape (noun)	mold (noun)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance	container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)	sculpture produced by molding
the visual appearance of something or someone	a distinctive nature, character, or type
alternative names for the body of a human being	a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
a perceptual structure	a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept	the process of becoming mildewed
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')	the distinctive form in which a thing is made
	loose soil rich in organic matter

shape (verb)	mold (verb)
give shape or form to	become moldy; spoil due to humidity
shape or influence; give direction to	shape or influence; give direction to
make something, usually for a specific function	fit tightly, follow the contours of
	form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
	make something, usually for a specific function
	form in clay, wax, etc